Growing Zucchini in Zone 11A

Zucchini is one of the most productive garden plants — a few plants will feed a family all summer.

Zone 11A has a very long growing season with mild winters. Many crops can be grown nearly year-round with successive plantings.

Top Growing Tips

• One of the easiest warm-season crops to grow
• 2-3 plants are enough for most families
• Harvest at 6-8 inches for tender flesh and fewer seeds
• Hand-pollinate if fruit is rotting before maturing
• Succession plant every 3-4 weeks for continuous harvest

Companion Planting

Good companions: corn, beans, nasturtiums, radishes

Avoid planting near: potatoes, pumpkins (cross-pollination)

Harvest Timeline

45-55 days from seed

About Zone 11A

USDA Hardiness Zone 11A has an average last spring frost around Jan 1 and first fall frost around Dec 31. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.